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Humans are waiting until extraterrestrial beings "call us or give us a sign. We have no way of guessing when this might happen. I hope sooner rather than later." —Sci fi author Arthur C. Clarke, celebrating his 90th birthday yesterday.

"I have a message for every homeowner worried about rising mortgage payments: the best you can do for your family is to call 1-800-995-HOPE." —President George W. Bush. The correct number actually started with "888." So where did the wrong number take folks?

LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN)—Bicycle Retailer was fortunate enough to catch up with the iconic Joe Breeze, asking him a few questions on his relationship with mountain biking pioneer John Finley Scott, who was murdered at age 72 last year.

ST PAUL, MN (BRAIN)—Minnesotans fancy themselves a hearty lot. But as the winter sun sets on the Twin Cities and temperatures drop into the single digits, even the most staunchly dedicated bicycle commuters take to the frozen streets in their heated four-wheeled machines for the trip home.

VALENCIA, CA (BRAIN)—H3 Publications (Road and Decline magazine), Bicycle Retailer and the City of Santa Clarita will be hosting an After the Event Party for the public, bicycle dealers, bike industry members and V.I.P. at the Valencia Westfield Mall on Saturday, Feb. 23.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN)—The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) is under pressure to review and recommend changes to current temporary tariff reductions as well as respond to a Taiwanese proposal before the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning a bicycle and components tariff reduction before the end o